A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7297966 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 62059786 epoch_slot_no: 110986 block_no: 7297789 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 17748 time: 2022-05-27 04:34:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d9974cb5a9ab6fc2e495b27c216516300f45cc74d50ea29d7699a1d95a392e8Block Operator
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